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175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55020 Views 2 comments Print

Meaning of Relatives​ Under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act does not prescribe a single definition of "relative" for all purposes. Different provisions such as Sections 13...

July 6, 2026 18417 Views 1 comment Print

TDS- Section 194IA Payment on transfer of immovable property

Income Tax : Understand when 1% TDS applies on purchase of immovable property under Section 194-IA. Learn the Rs. 50 lakh threshold, compliance...

July 4, 2026 447984 Views 44 comments Print

Lower / Nil TDS Certificate for NRI Payments: Form 128 & Form 129

Income Tax : This guide explains when NRIs should use Form 128 and when payers should use Form 129 to reduce or eliminate excess TDS. It also c...

July 3, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

Profit Below 6%: Has New Law Changed Old Section 44AD–44AB Principle?

Income Tax : The article argues that Section 58(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 does not independently mandate books of account or tax audit for...

July 3, 2026 5337 Views 0 comment Print


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Salient Features of Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The issue was complexity in the existing tax law. It was clarified that the new Act simplifies structure by reducing sections and ...

April 29, 2026 9942 Views 0 comment Print

Free Live Webinar: Decoding the New Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : This webinar breaks down the major structural and conceptual changes introduced in the new Income Tax Act, 2025. It helps professi...

April 5, 2026 8724 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Raid Details Cannot Be Shared Due to Legal Confidentiality

Income Tax : The government informed Parliament that taxpayer-specific details of income tax searches cannot be disclosed due to confidentialit...

March 18, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

No New Digital Search Powers Under Section 247 of New Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The Government clarified that the new income tax search provision does not expand powers or permit AI-based digital surveillance, ...

February 10, 2026 2145 Views 0 comment Print

Representation for Streamlining Sections 12AB and 80G Registration & Renewal

Income Tax : The representation highlights large-scale pendency and administrative bottlenecks under Sections 12AB and 80G, urging immediate re...

January 8, 2026 5070 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 223(1) BNSS Hearing Mandatory Before Cognizance Under Income-tax Act: Madras HC

Income Tax : Madras HC set aside cognizance under the Income-tax Act, holding Section 223(1) BNSS mandates hearing the accused before cognizanc...

July 5, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

Section 143(2) Notice & Valid Draft Assessment Mandatory U/s 144C: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai quashed reassessment after finding no Section 143(2) notice and that the AO issued a final order disguised as a draft ...

July 5, 2026 228 Views 0 comment Print

Section 148 Notice Quashed for Lack of Live Nexus With Seized Material: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : Gujarat HC quashed a Section 148 notice, holding that a seized inquiry register without a live nexus to the assessee cannot justif...

July 5, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

Section 149 Limitation Bars Section 148 Reassessment Based on Search Material: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : Gujarat HC quashed Section 148 reassessment as it was issued beyond Section 149 limitation, holding Section 152(3) applies to sear...

July 5, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Assessment Ignoring Filed Return Set Aside for Fresh Consideration: Madras HC

Income Tax : Madras HC held that merely issuing a corrigendum acknowledging the return did not rectify the defective assessment process and ord...

July 4, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


FAQs on Section 536 Transition Provisions Under Income-Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : CBDT FAQs clarify Section 536 transition rules for summons, searches, recovery, penalties, pending 12AB/80G approvals and LDC/NDC ...

July 8, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Grants Five-Year Scientific Research Recognition to Public Health Foundation

Income Tax : CBDT has approved a scientific research institution under the Income-tax Act, 2025 for tax years 2026-27 to 2030-31. The notificat...

June 25, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Approved University of Hyderabad for Scientific Research Tax Benefits

Income Tax : CBDT has approved the University of Hyderabad for scientific research under Section 45 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. The approval i...

June 25, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Grants Section 35 Approval to Shree Hari Arogyam Foundation

Income Tax : The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) approved the company under Section 35(1)(iia) for scientific research ...

May 12, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies India-Japan Tax Recovery Pact

Income Tax : The government enforced a tax collection assistance agreement with Japan effective from 8 July 2025. The notification enables cros...

April 2, 2026 984 Views 0 comment Print


Delhi HC Upholds deletion of Pre-Operative Stage Expenses Disallowance

November 8, 2023 789 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court upholds deletion of disallowance on expenses incurred during the pre-operative stage in the case of PCIT vs. Imperative Hospitality Pvt Ltd.

HC Sets Aside Assessment Order Due to AO’s Error in Including Previous Year’s Balance

November 8, 2023 603 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court corrects a mistaken assessment by the AO, excluding previous year’s balance to determine the annual receipt for a specific Assessment Year.

ITAT Directs Re-examination of Disallowed Interest Paid to Partners

November 8, 2023 837 Views 0 comment Print

Ruskin Chemipharm vs. ACIT: ITAT Mumbai orders re-examination of disallowed interest paid to partners due to a mistake in Tax Audit Report. Detailed analysis here.

Compliance Cost Under Income Tax Act And GST

November 7, 2023 3105 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the compliance costs under the Income Tax Act and GST in India. Explore the factors influencing these costs, including tax planning, audits, and GST enrollment. Learn how businesses can navigate the complexities to ensure compliance and minimize financial and administrative burdens.

No Section 80P deduction on insurance activities as not fall under Banking business

November 7, 2023 576 Views 0 comment Print

Deduction claimed by assessee in return of income which was directly relatable to the insurance activities, as it did not fall under section 80P(2) i.e., Insurance activities.

Reassessment proceedings initiated by mistake is liable to be set aside

November 6, 2023 975 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that a mistake has been made in triggering reassessment proceedings against the petitioner as no impugned transactions have been carried out by the assessee and accordingly, re-assessment proceedings initiated u/s. 148 of the Income Tax Act is set aside.

Income Tax Relief for Sugar Co-operative Societies – Circular No. 14/2023

November 6, 2023 4071 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Circular No. 14, 2023, offering income tax relief to co-operative sugar factories. Learn about amendments, benefits, and the application process. Act now!

Late Payment of Employees’ PF/ESIC Contributions not allowable u/s 36(1)(va)

November 6, 2023 8715 Views 0 comment Print

In a case between Giri Bahadur and the Ward, ITAT Mumbai dismisses the appeal, upholding disallowance of late PF/ESIC contributions under Section 36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act.

Addition u/s. 56(2)(vii)(b) due to difference in circle rate & actual amount paid for land sustained

November 6, 2023 3060 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that addition u/s. 56(2)(vii)(b) of the Income Tax Act on account of difference between circle rate and actual amount paid for purchase of land as the land in question was a capital asset.

Department Obligated to Provide Supporting Material for Section 148A(b) Notice

November 6, 2023 5757 Views 0 comment Print

For issuance of notice under section 148A(b), department was duty-bound and was mandatorily required to provide all material information or inquiry conducted along with supporting documents to assessee as per the provisions of Section 148A, therefore, the matter was remitted back to the respondent to supply all the relied-upon documents on the basis of which the notice had been issued and pass the order strictly in accordance with the law as mandated in the provision itself.

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